Listen "#137 | Harvest Check-in 2025: Yields All Over the Map "
Episode Synopsis
How’s this year’s harvest? Jamie is checking in with farmers across the Midwest for an update on the harvest season — what’s going well, what’s been challenging, and how weather patterns, market shifts, and community efforts are shaping the season. From early planting to the impact of heavy rainfall on yield projections, you’ll hear an honest, down-to-earth conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in our region. Chapters:00:00 - Welcome to the Water Table Podcast01:54 - Introducing Al Giese 02:48 - Commodity prices and current down cycle 03:32 - Ethanol’s strong demand 05:24 - The impact of weather and disease on crop yields 09:20 - How was this year’s harvest? 11:57 - Checking in with Dylan Erickson 13:57 - Harvest update from Western Minnesota 18:52 - Chippewa County and soybean expectations22:25 - Effect of changing weather patterns 22:42 - Touching base with Karl Guetter 25:48 - Dry fall weather and early finish 33:22 - Update wrap-up Related Content:#134 | Beyond the Squeeze Test: How Unseen Variables Cost Farmers#121 | Navigation the Challenges & Opportunities of Being a Farmer#55 | How Changing Weather Patterns Impact the Stability of Your Farm#52 | An Ag Economist Tells All: Critical Topics Impacting the Future of AgFind us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.
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